Pekin Daily Times

09/27/2025

A batch of ready-to-eat meals from Walmart were the subject of a public health alert on Thursday, Sept. 25, over listeria contamination concerns.

09/27/2025

The president of the Illinois Education Association has died, the teachers' union announced.

09/27/2025

Walmart marked the completion of a renovation project to its Pekin store with the debut of a locally inspired mural and donations to local nonprofits.

09/26/2025

A redevelopment effort for Pekin's East Court Village shopping center got a significant boost with the grand opening of a Marshalls department store.

09/26/2025

A Peoria community outreach organization that began in 1925 with Sunday school lessons has grown to include multiple programs.

09/25/2025

The deputy was parked with his emergency lights on when his vehicle was struck by a pickup, according to police.

09/25/2025

Several Springfield streets will close Sept. 26–28 for the Route 66 Mother Road Festival. Plan ahead and expect parking restrictions.

09/24/2025

An Illinois attorney who filed lawsuits challenging the COVID-19 pandemic had his law license suspended. Here's why.

09/24/2025

Illinois Gov. JB Pritkzer said the state is "stepping up" as he slams federal government for new vaccine guidelines.

09/24/2025

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a new store in Pekin

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. opened its third Peoria-area store Tuesday. The new Pekin store is the first in the area to offer Chipotlane.

09/23/2025

A former TV anchor who attracted widespread attention for her recent departure from her job discusses why she left and what's next for her.